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Kathleen Morton
Kathleen Morton, the author of The Unconquerable Spirit, is also the Mother of the Child this heartfelt story is about.
She and her husband were born and raised in New York City, married and had two children, Michael & Michele.
Morton graduated with a BA Degree in Political Science from the City University of New York. Her plans were to attend Law School, but those plans were changed because of Michelle's illness.
She has been a member of Toastmaster's International for many years, and has attained the highest level of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).
Morton has also written two short stories, both of which won local awards. In addition, Recognition Awards were presented to her, both in New York and Arizona, for Outstanding Community Service.
She and Arnie live in Arizona where their son, Michael and his wife, Paula, also reside. |
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Suddenly catapulted into the world of the handicapped, her Mom was shocked at the incredible stumbling blocks that followed and discovered that having to deal with insurmountable tasks was a way of life for many parents who had to side-step the mainstream. She found herself lost in a sea of bureaucracy that seriously threatened the quality of life for Michele, which was once automatic. What followed in every aspect of Michele's life was a David and Goliath struggle to right the wrongs, not only for Michele's benefit, but also for other children.
Bureaucracy is all-pervasive. It's found in the medical field, in education, in government, and many times the message it imparts is one of arrogance and callous indifference, which should never play a part in the life of any child. The story is written with humor, indignation, frustration, sensitivity, emotion and compassion. It tells about the pitfalls, the struggles, and the barriers a parent must endure, the determination one must have in order not to be beaten down by the system, and that giving up is not an option.
There were also some triumphs. No matter what happened to Michele, she came up smiling. In addition, along the way, laws, policies and attitudes were changed so that others too could benefit from this uphill climb. |
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